Ferry Street over Thorofare Canal
PoorPosted for loadWayne County, Michigan · Grosse Ile E/Meridian · Structure no. 000000000012273
- Built
- 1947
- 78 years old
- Condition
- Poor
- inspected March 2024
- Type
- Slab
- Concrete Continuous
- Length
- 95 ft
- 4 main spans
- Daily traffic
- 971
- 1995 count
- Owner
- County
- County Highway Agency
About this bridge
Ferry Street over Thorofare Canal is a concrete continuous slab carrying Ferry Street over Thorofare Canal in Wayne County, Michigan. It was built in 1947, so it is 78 years old, older than the Michigan average of 48.3 years.
The most recent inspection reported to the Federal Highway Administration rates it in poor condition with a lowest component rating of 3 out of 9. The lowest-rated primary component is rated 4 or below, indicating advanced deterioration. Poor does not mean unsafe; such bridges are inspected more often and may carry load restrictions. Its operating status is: posted for load restriction.
It carries about 971 vehicles a day, roughly 1% of them trucks, projected to reach 791 by 2015. The structure is 95 ft (28.9 m) long and 36 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.2 mi (2 km).
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The lowest-rated primary component is rated 4 or below, indicating advanced deterioration. Poor does not mean unsafe; such bridges are inspected more often and may carry load restrictions.
| Component | Rating | Meaning |
|---|---|---|
| Deck | 3 Serious | Loss of section, deterioration, spalling or scour have seriously affected primary structural components. |
| Superstructure | 3 Serious | Loss of section, deterioration, spalling or scour have seriously affected primary structural components. |
| Substructure | 5 Fair | All primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour. |
| Channel and channel protection | 6 Satisfactory | Structural elements show some minor deterioration. |
Structure
Traffic and service
Ownership and planned work
Frequently asked questions
When was Ferry Street over Thorofare Canal built?
It was built in 1947, making it 78 years old in 2025.
What condition is Ferry Street over Thorofare Canal in?
The National Bridge Inventory rates it in poor condition. The lowest-rated primary component is rated 4 or below, indicating advanced deterioration. Poor does not mean unsafe; such bridges are inspected more often and may carry load restrictions. The last reported inspection was in March 2024.
How much traffic does Ferry Street over Thorofare Canal carry?
About 971 vehicles per day (1995 count), of which roughly 1% are trucks.
How long is Ferry Street over Thorofare Canal?
The structure is 95 ft (28.9 m) long with a longest span of 26 ft (7.9 m) and a deck 36 ft wide.
Who owns Ferry Street over Thorofare Canal?
It is owned by the County Highway Agency.